A quick browse through the Equestrian will reveal that it now links to the Pegasus, CMHS’s online student art publication. The Pegasus was recently (late January) revamped with a new layout created by web designer David Luong (Senior), and a new “Artist of the Month” feature. The new site also has a small box for the “Submission of the Week.”

The Pegasus was originally a print publication of student artwork that had been discontinued in recent years. Senior Sarah Yuen brought about the revival of the Pegasus as an online publication.

According to Pegasus Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Armstrong, the initial plan for a completely redone Pegasus site was in large part created by Journalism teacher Mr. Abuel. Prior to the remodel, the site had averaged less than 100 daily page views. The new and improved Pegasus site reached its highest page-view count ever on the 12th of February, peaking at 519 unique visitors.

According to Pegasus Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Armstrong, the initial plan for a completely redone Pegasus site was in large part created by Journalism teacher Mr. Abuel. Prior to the remodel, the site had averaged less than 100 daily page views. The new and improved Pegasus site reached its highest page-view count ever on the 12th of February, peaking at 519 unique visitors.

Mr. Abuel had initially planned to feature only a Senior Artist of the Month, but the plan later expanded to an Artist of the Month for each grade.

Each featured artist was interviewed and asked for sample works to be posted on the site. The interviews were conducted by Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Armstrong. Armstrong initially became a part of the Pegasus project when Mr. Abuel asked for an Equestrian staff member to interview the first Artist of the Month, Senior Mitchell Grandia. When asked what it was like to conduct the interviews of the first few artists, Armstrong responded, “I was crazy nervous. I was never too fond of interviews. I had a hard time keeping the flow.” Future interviews could also be conducted by Junior Editor Angel Fisk, who currently assists Armstrong in organizing and contacting potential Artists of the Month.

The Pegasus also has a gallery for student-submitted artwork. The gallery currently consists mainly of photography and poetry. “I love the art, especially with drawing. I’m really intrigued by it,” says Armstrong.

The current rate of submissions is fairly low, peaking at about five in a day, according to Armstrong. She currently has no regulate submissions in any way, so all submitted work is added to the gallery.

According to Armstrong, her major goal for the Pegasus is currently to increase viewership and to receive more art to add to the site.

Armstrong has also hinted that she and Mr. Abuel have a set of goals for the Pegasus that are being reserved for next year. These ideas will be kept secret for the time being.